Pitch and Proposal Specialist - Contract

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Orrick in their search for a contract Pitch and Proposal Specialist. This position could be based in any of their U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure, and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the eighth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2023 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Orrick has an exciting opening for a Contract Pitch & Proposal Specialist who is ready to be challenged and build a career within an AmLaw Top 100 law firm.

In this role, you will provide direct support to our marketing team and lawyers in the execution of RFP responses and other pitch materials for the firm’s practices. You will support client opportunities across our Tech & Innovation; Energy & Infrastructure; Finance; and Litigation & Regulatory practices.

In collaboration with our marketing and communications teams, you will also create and manage strategic firm and practice marketing and business development content. As a member of the Pitch & Pursuits (P&P) Team, a key unit within the global Marketing department, and at the direction of the P&P Manager and Director, you will play a dynamic role in supporting the firm’s objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with lawyers and marketing colleagues, serve as lead for pitch, proposal and RFP/RFQ/RFI responses, including content drafting and project management
• Analyze and review practice marketing collateral to ensure brand and messaging alignment
• Collaborate with a wide team of contributors to lead superior maintenance and organization of marketing materials within the department’s sales materials library
• Track the status of existing opportunity responses and manage opportunity data for assigned pitches, proposals and RFPs, including outcomes collection
• In collaboration with practice marketing and data teams, regularly review current experience related to assigned practices areas, ensuring its inclusion in core materials
• Cover tight turnaround proposals within the required timeframes and meet deadlines – including flexibility in after-hours and occasional weekend responsibilities
• Participate in pitch debrief sessions to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement across content and process
• Develop and own specific P&P functions, as assigned by the P&P Manager, to improve firmwide marketing and P&P processes, technology utilization and/or content

Qualifications

• 4-year degree (Communications, English or related field preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Three to five years of proposal management experience working in a fast-paced environment with fluid requirements that require frequent re-prioritization and flexible execution.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft a compelling story within a sales context. Applicants will be required to provide writing samples.
• High-level attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• A team player who can manage their time effectively to juggle multiple ongoing projects.
• Advanced ability to analyze large amounts of information and data for key takeaways and crafting of messaging points.
• Finance sector knowledge a plus, including knowledge of public finance.
• Excellent word-processing computer and Internet skills necessary; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as SharePoint.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of the following marketing systems and tools: Orrick’s Biography Tool; Orrick’s Portal; Orrick’s CRM platform, Foundation and other relevant firm systems.
• Superior project management skills, including independent discernment and decision-making with strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to gain agreement and to build positive relationships within the firm through quality work and through leadership.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing list of priorities and excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly productive, flexible and can handle stress with the ability to effectively balance projects and prioritize tasks

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• California Major Markets* $$35.38 to $46.15 per hour
• New York City $39.56 to $49.45
• National $$34.36 to $45.60

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

This is a short-term, temporary position. Our temporary team members are eligible for paid sick leave where required by location.

This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.